Everyone has vision in life. A way in which they see the world in
their own special way. And then there are some who have the ability
to share their vision with others, to inspire them to great heights.
Michael Battle was one such individual. I can't express to you how
many stories I have heard about him. How many smiles he brought to
peoples' faces. What an amazing person he was. The world truly lost
a great soul the day he died. However, I have found something quite
amazing of late. At Michael's memorial service, Tor, the man who taught
Mike everything about the sea, said :

"If Michael was a girl, he would have been an angel."

A number
of people have said that Mike has visited them in their dreams and
told them that he is alright. Whatever ones beliefs are, I think it
is important to know that, we are the ones who are "alright",
knowing that Capt. Mike is watching over us. Mike is an angel, making
a difference even now. He brought many of us closer together. He showed
that you must seize the day. Don't give in and do what you want. We
make our own rules and must be passionate about life.

I offered
to do this site because I thought it was important.I heard Deanna,
Mike's "little sister" tell some wonderful stories about
him. We will all cope with Mike's death in our own way. This is my
healing process. I want the site to inspire you and give some hope
for the future by showing you how passionate one man could be. Please
sign the guest book with your thoughts and comments. If you would
like to see something on the site or have comments, please email them
to me at arik@mindless.com

I
could write a detailed biography on Michael, but the hundreds of pictures
found on this site speak better than my words ever could. Look through
them and you'll see how amazing Michael truly was.

My
love to Martin, Stella, John, and Deanna Battle. Also to all his close
friends and anyone else Michael touched with his special flair. You
will be forever missed Michael, but thank you for making a difference
in our lives.